Ethan Zhao
Senior Reporter
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China Circumvents US Ban to Acquire Nvidia Chips for Military and AI Use: Report
Chinese military bodies, state-run artificial intelligence institutes, and universities have been acquiring Nvidia semiconductors, skirting around the U.S. ban imposed on exports to China. 
Chinese military bodies, state-run artificial intelligence institutes, and universities have been acquiring Nvidia semiconductors, skirting around the U.S. ban imposed on exports to China. -
China Evergrande NEV Faces Turmoil as Vice Chairman Detained, Shares Drop 23%
Shares of China Evergrande New Energy Vehicle Group (Evergrande NEV) plummeted by 23% on Monday following the announcement that the company's Vice Chairman, Liu Yongzhuo, has been detained under suspicion of "illegal crimes." 
Shares of China Evergrande New Energy Vehicle Group (Evergrande NEV) plummeted by 23% on Monday following the announcement that the company's Vice Chairman, Liu Yongzhuo, has been detained under suspicion of "illegal crimes." -
China's Banking Giants Tighten Grip to Shield Against Credit Crisis: Report
China's prominent banks are strategically reassessing their relationships with smaller lenders amid a deepening property crisis. 
China's prominent banks are strategically reassessing their relationships with smaller lenders amid a deepening property crisis. -
Beijing's Crackdown Meets Resistance: Jimmy Lai's Not Guilty Plea in Security Law Trial
Hong Kong tycoon and pro-democracy advocate Jimmy Lai stood firm in his plea of not guilty to charges of endangering China's national security. 
Hong Kong tycoon and pro-democracy advocate Jimmy Lai stood firm in his plea of not guilty to charges of endangering China's national security. -
Violent Attack on South Korean Opposition Leader Shakes Political Landscape Ahead of Elections
The onset of 2024 has thrust South Korea into a political whirlwind following the violent stabbing of Lee Jae-myung, the leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, during a public event in Busan. The incident has not only sent shockwaves through the nation but also potentially sets the stage for shifts in the upcoming crucial national assembly elections. 
The onset of 2024 has thrust South Korea into a political whirlwind following the violent stabbing of Lee Jae-myung, the leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, during a public event in Busan. The incident has not only sent shockwaves through the nation but also potentially sets the stage for shifts in the upcoming crucial national assembly elections. -
Deadly New Year in Ukraine as Putin Promises Ramp-Up in Military Action
The year 2024 commenced with a harrowing start for Ukraine as President Vladimir Putin vowed to intensify attacks, leading to a day of national mourning. The declaration came in the wake of a series of brutal strikes by Russia, causing significant casualties and destruction 
The year 2024 commenced with a harrowing start for Ukraine as President Vladimir Putin vowed to intensify attacks, leading to a day of national mourning. The declaration came in the wake of a series of brutal strikes by Russia, causing significant casualties and destruction -
Huawei Eyes $98.5 Billion Comeback, Defying US Sanctions
Chinese technology titan Huawei Technologies is charting a course of recovery and resurgence, forecasting a 9% revenue growth for 2023, aiming to exceed 700 billion yuan ($98.5 billion). 
Chinese technology titan Huawei Technologies is charting a course of recovery and resurgence, forecasting a 9% revenue growth for 2023, aiming to exceed 700 billion yuan ($98.5 billion). -
China CDC Assesses Low Public Health Risk from JN.1 Variant Amid Rising Respiratory Diseases
On December 28, the Chinese National Health Commission held a press conference regarding the prevention and treatment of respiratory diseases in winter. 
On December 28, the Chinese National Health Commission held a press conference regarding the prevention and treatment of respiratory diseases in winter. -
ByteDance's Earning Power: A Deep Dive into Its Revenue Streams
ByteDance's prowess in monetization is not new, but its robust earning capacity continues to exceed many people's expectations. 
ByteDance's prowess in monetization is not new, but its robust earning capacity continues to exceed many people's expectations. -
Audi Struggles to Regain Crown in China's Luxury Car Market
The brand, which enjoyed the benefits of being labeled as the "official car" for government use, once sold two to three times more than BMW and Mercedes-Benz. However, Audi's glory days seem to be fading as it nearly slips into the second-tier luxury camp, with the gap between it, Mercedes-Benz, and BMW widening. 
The brand, which enjoyed the benefits of being labeled as the "official car" for government use, once sold two to three times more than BMW and Mercedes-Benz. However, Audi's glory days seem to be fading as it nearly slips into the second-tier luxury camp, with the gap between it, Mercedes-Benz, and BMW widening.
